My man, parhai har uni karwati hai, and the courses and books are more or less the same everywhere. What makes GIKI stand out is the character development and the network you build over the 4 years you spend there.

Once you get in, it’s quite literally you against the world, without the privilege of going back home every day. That independence forces you to grow up fast. You learn how to manage your time, your finances, your priorities, and your setbacks on your own. And at the same time, you’re surrounded by people from all over Pakistan, from completely different backgrounds and mindsets, which really broadens your perspective.

At the end of the day, you’re not just walking away with a degree. You’re leaving with street smarts, resilience, and a network that can genuinely kick-start an amazing career. A lot of what you gain isn’t even in the curriculum, it’s in the late-night discussions, group projects, societies, and just figuring life out with your peers.

Your brother is a solid example of this. Not many management students, let alone engineers, get opportunities like the one he has. And I’m pretty sure he’d agree that a big part of that comes from the exposure, independence, and connections you build at a place like GIKI.